ReelCraft G 3050 User manual

Operating Instructions
Reelcraft Industries, Inc. • 2842 E Business Hwy 30, Columbia City, IN 46725
Ph: 800-444-3134 / 260-248-8188 • Fax: [phone]
Customer Service: 855-634-9109 • [email protected] • www.reelcraft.com
Rev: 12/2018
G 3050 G 3050 Y G 3050 N GS3050
Static Discharge Reels
Model Number:
INSTALLATION
Be sure reel base is securely grounded to mounting surface. Check for continuity following installation. On painted surfaces,
remove paint at bolt location, use external tooth lockwashers or run ground wire from reel base to grounded object. Failure to
ground will prevent reel from performing its intended function and could result in personal injury.
CAUTION
Mount reel to grounded, metal surface using four holes in mounting base. To minimize wear on cable and cable guide, reel
should be mounted in direct line with work so that cable is pulled out as straight as possible during use. See figures 1 & 2.
Never add / remove tension when the cable is extended from the reel. The cable must always be fully wound on the reel.
TENSION ADJUSTMENT
1. Hold shaft securely with wrench and remove 2 screws from hub.
2. Turn shaft clockwise / counter-clockwise to add / remove tension (one full turn at a time).
3. When desired tension is achieved, replace the 2 screws.
RATCHET LOCK USE
Engage ratchet lock by pulling cable out to desired position and letting it retract SLOWLY until lock engages. To release lock,
quickly pull cable out a short distance and allow it to begin to retract-it operates like a window shade. Locking feature may be
turned off by turning knob on side of reel.
DO NOT allow cable to retract in an uncontrolled manner. Always guide cable back to reel. Failure to do so can result in
damage to reel or personal injury.
DANGER

Grounding Reels
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REGULAR MAINTENANCE
1. Reel is factory lubricated for life. No additional lubrication required.
2. Periodically check cable for wear. If wear is detected, cable should be replaced immediately. If cable replacement is
required, order cable assembly kit no. 5 which contains cable and related parts, hardware and instructions. See parts list
for details.
SPRING REPLACEMENT
DO NOT attempt to remove spring motor from its canister. Doing so can result in damage to reel or personal
injury.
DANGER
Spring motors are self-contained for safe and easy handling. If spring motor replacement is required, it should be replaced as
a unit by ordering spring motor kit no. 1 which contains the spring motor, spool, shaft and bushings in a sealed canister. See
parts list for details.
RATCHET LOCK REPLACEMENT
For your convenience, the ratchet lock assembly has been included in two separate replacement kits. Order either the hard-
ware assembly kit no. 6, or the RH housing assembly kit no. 2. See parts list for details.
Item
Number
G 3050
G 3050 Y
G 3050 N
GS3050 Description
1 G 3050-K01 GS3050-K01 Spring motor assembly: spring motor, shaft and bushings in sealed container
2 G 3050-K02 GS3050-K02 RH housing assembly: RH housing half, ratchet lock assembly (attached to housing)
3 G 3050-K03 GS3050-K03 LH housing assembly: LH housing half, nameplate
4 G 3050-K04 Cable guide
5 G 3050-K05 GS3050-K05 Cable assembly: cable, grounding clamp(s), lockwasher-M4, hex nut-m4 (see notes below)
6 G 3050-K06 GS3050-K06
Hardware package: spacer, torsion spring, slotted machine screws M4 x 14mm (3), slotted
machine screws M4 x 8mm (6), lockwasher-M4 (10), hex nut-M4 (10), retaining ring (3),
extension spring, ratchet lock assembly
7 S602413 Cable stop
CABLE OPTIONS
(Number 5)
“Y” cable assembly (two clips),
add -Y to the part number.
EXAMPLE: G 3050-K05-Y
Nylon covered cable, add -N to
the part number.
EXAMPLE: G 3050-K05-N
NOTE:
RH housing assembly (no. 2)
includes ratchet lock assembly
and ground shoe attached
to housing.
*For G 3050 Y models with “Y” cable (two grounding clamps), order part number G 3050-K05Y.
For G 3050 N models with nylon covered cable, order part number G 3050-K05N.